10 Things to do Before You Move
A list of things to do before you move (More)
20/20/15 Benefits
In this page: Details on the 20/20/15 benefits that some former military spouses may be eligible for. (More)
20/20/20 Benefits
In this page: Details on the 20/20/20 benefits that some former military spouses may be eligible for. (More)
2012 Association Issues and Actions
December 15, 2011
Our Association believes the Federal government has an inherent responsibility to provide support for military families and to ensure the readiness of the service member. To address the challenges facing our Nation and its military families this year, our Association has identified critical priorities. (More)
2012 Subsistence Allowance and Housing Allowance Rates Announced
The Department of Defense released the 2012 Basic
Allowance for Housing (BAH) rates, which take effect January 1, 2012. Overall rates will increase an average of 2 percent this year.
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A New Tool for Protecting the Military Community
Officials from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), the Department of Defense, and the Federal Trade Commission announced the development of a database to combat consumer financial frauds directed at service members, veterans, and their families. (More)
ABA Launches New Legal Resource Center for Military Families
In May 2011, the American Bar Association (ABA) launched a new web-based legal resource center, ABA Home Front. The resource center contains three elements designed to supplement and extend the legal help that military families already receive through military legal assistance. (More)
Absentee Voting Improvements for Military Families
The Department of Defense (DoD) announced the availability of more than $15 million in federal grants to support research of electronic absentee voting technology in an effort to solve problems well in advance of the 2012 presidential election. (More)
Absentee Voting Summit
The Overseas Vote Foundation (OVF), held its Sixth Annual Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA) Summit in Washington, D.C. on January 27, 2012. The all-day program featured roundtable discussions with experts on military and overseas voting matters. (More)
Accessing Mental Health Care
In this page: Information on accessing mental health care, whether it is short-term counseling or long-term assistance. (More)
